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| How do I finance my invention? |
In case you do not have personal finance resources but absolutely have the determinationto get your invention on the market, the best thing that you can do i |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| Are there grants available to help with inventions? |
| Yes, there are grants given to aid the development of certain inventions. There are non-profit organizations that are composed of wealthy individuals, families, |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| Is there other financing available to market my invention? |
Yes, there are other financing and assistance programs available that will help you market your invention. These include tax incentives and individuals who h |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How do I find out if somebody has already the same idea for an invention? |
| You can have a patent check to determine if your idea already exists. It is done by searching all the existing patents listed in the Patent Office's databa |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| Do I need a business license to make a prototype of my invention? |
| You do not need to get a business license to make a prototype of your invention if you will not endorse it for commercial use. However, if that will be the case |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How do I make my prototype? |
| The following are the general steps you need to follow in constructing your prototype. It applies in different ways to varying types of inventions, for ins |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How do I get my invention from the prototype to the market? |
| Marketing your invention is the best way of introducing it to the people. Therefore, it is important that you know the basics of marketing. Here are some ways t |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What is a patent? |
| A patent is a grant that gives a person the authority to stop others from manufacturing, selling, using, or importing their patented invention. This authority i |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| Do I need a patent for an invention? |
Yes, you should patent your invention. It is looked upon from different viewpoints, but is briefly described in the following items.
• Patenting an |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How much does it cost to get a patent? |
| The cost of getting a patent is quite high, although the fees for the patent application, issuance, maintenance fees, and other related charges are reduced by 5 |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What is the procedure for getting a patent? |
| Getting a patent is a time-consuming process. It takes about five years to patent your invention completely. There are several processes involved, including fil |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What is the life of a patent? |
| Utility and plant patent life are usually 20 years from the date the application was filed at the Patent Offie. In order to maintain the patent for that ti |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What can and cannot be patented? |
| According to the law, any individual who “invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, or any composition of matter, or any new and useful improvem |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What happens if I don’t get a patent? |
If you do not get a patent, somebody else who has developed the same or an equivalent invention might patent it under their name.
Competitors may take a |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| Does an invention need a trademark? |
| A trademark is used on goods to identify their source. It is an important part of marketing your invention because it will serve as the identity of your product |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What is a trademark? |
| A trademark is a form of identification of goods or services. It could be a word, phrase, acronym, logo, or other symbol. It is used to distinguish a manufactur |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How do I get a trademark? |
| An application for federal trademark registration can be made if you have never used the mark in the United States. You will be filing the application before th |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How much does it cost to get a trademark? |
| The cost for getting a trademark is dependent on the actions taken during the process of filing the federal application. A trademark search firm will be of grea |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| What is a federal trademark? |
| A federal trademark search is done to determine if the trademark that you are applying is not yet registered to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database. I |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:10:02) |
| How do I do a federal trademark search? |
| There are two vital pieces of information that you need to have before doing a federal trademark search. In most cases, federal trademark attorneys require this |
| Author: Elsie Ivins |
| Category: Technology - Invention Questions |
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